National Register of Historic Places

Little River UDC Jefferson Davis Highway Marker

Doswell, Hanover County, Virginia
Listed
April 17, 2018
Type
Object
Period
Listed
Ref No.
100002355

Location

15400 Washington Hwy.
Doswell, Hanover County, Virginia
37.83044, -77.46989

Significance

Little River UDC Jefferson Davis Highway Marker is a landmark in Doswell, Hanover County, Virginia. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 17, 2018, under reference number 100002355. It is recognized for its significance in Social History and Transportation.

Categories

SOCIAL HISTORYTRANSPORTATION
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

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Randolph-Macon College Buildings
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Nearby Battles

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1864Civil War
4.9 mi

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When was Little River UDC Jefferson Davis Highway Marker listed on the National Register?

Little River UDC Jefferson Davis Highway Marker was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 17, 2018.

What type of historic resource is Little River UDC Jefferson Davis Highway Marker?

Little River UDC Jefferson Davis Highway Marker is classified as a object in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Little River UDC Jefferson Davis Highway Marker?

The period of significance for Little River UDC Jefferson Davis Highway Marker is recorded as the listed era.

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